Moderate to heavy rain, strong winds expected to hit L.A. area

The Los Angeles area could experience two to four hours of moderate to locally heavy rain as a storm descends on the region during the late morning and afternoon Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.

Snow levels will range from 5,500 to 6,000 feet but will drop to 4,000 to 3,000 feet Wednesday night and Thursday, the weather service said.

The snow could affect driving conditions on Interstate 5 near the Grapevine and on Highway 14 in the Soledad Canyon area.

The weather service said southwest winds will blow from 15 mph to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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